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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 518.68 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 518.68 and 201.62 is: 301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 518.68 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/518.68 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 518.68 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 104,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,576.26/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.95

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